The Household Chronicles: TV, Parrots, and Cultural Quirks
I like to have a TV droning in the background while I write and work. It affords a measure of company beyond the dogs. All...
The Day Daddy Spanked Mommy
This story contains graphic depictions of domestic violence as seen through the eyes of a child. Sensitive readers should be aware. Jerry, short for Jeremiah,...
Living In A Dead Man’s Town
The following contains extremely violent images some may find distressing. This is Part One of my anthology—you can find Part Two HERE. Waking up is...
Broken—A Story of Love and Death
This story is true. It is my story; however, it may contain triggering events. It was April 29, 1994. I was working on a case...
The Gaze of the Telleri: Echoes of a Withering World
Vekti’s limbs stretched with the precision of one attuned to the rhythms of the cosmos. The sleep chambers hissed softly as they opened, releasing the...
What We Find When In the Belly of the Beast
Trigger Warning: This story may contain elements that could be considered unsettling or frightening. Reader discretion is advised. Jack Henry Abbott, a criminal with a...
The Connection Between Relationship Satisfaction and Domestic Violence: Exploring the Relevance of Routine and Sexual Dissatisfaction
Introduction Domestic violence is a complex phenomenon with multifaceted roots. Various factors contribute to the manifestation of violence within intimate relationships. This article explores one...
Policing in America: The Garner and Connor Impact on Force
The landmark decisions in Tennessee v. Garner (1985) and Graham v. Connor (1989) have profoundly shaped policing in America, providing legal frameworks for using force...
The Role of Early Training and Senior Officer Influence in Police Excessive Force
Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing public outcry against police brutality and the use of excessive force, exemplified by the George Floyd...
Policing in America: Warrior Culture vs. Guardian Culture
Warrior Culture The Warrior Culture emphasizes aggression, dominance, and a readiness to use force (Stoughton, 2016). Officers trained in this mindset are conditioned to perceive...
When the Clock Stops: Insights into Death and Aging
I'm a man of a certain age, as they say, although I've no real idea what that means. After all, aren't we all of a...
The Challenges of Friendship As We Age
Establishing and maintaining friendships as an older adult can be an uphill task, more so for people like me who have dedicated their lives to...
Age and Approval Ratings: How Cultural Differences May Be Affecting President Biden
I needed a card for a sick friend, so I wandered into the local Hallmark store. Behind the counter stood two women chatting among themselves....
Embracing Solitude: My Reflections on Love, Loss, and Aging
About twenty-five years ago, a woman I had loved most deeply and lost, predicted that I would be a lonely old man one day. At...